VFW NC District 2

Home Depot offering Post Improvement Grants

Posted at 09:32 AM on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 by District 2

Holiday Mailing Deadlines for Military Delivery

Posted at 08:47 AM on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 by District 2

Recommended Mailing Dates to APO/FPO Addresses

WASHINGTON — For military service members stationed around the globe, holiday gifts are a big morale boost. To help the families and friends of U.S. military personnel, the Postal Service offers a discount on its largest Priority Mail Flat Rate box.

The recommended mailing date for the most economical postage to overseas military installations, including Iraq and Afghanistan, is Nov. 13.

Mail sent to overseas military addresses is charged only domestic mail prices. The domestic mail price for the Priority Mail Large Flat Rate Box is $13.95, but for packages to APO/FPO addresses overseas the price is reduced to $11.95. Additional discounts are available for customers printing their Priority Mail postage labels online at Click-N-Ship.

Flat-Rate boxes are free at any Post Office, or can be ordered online at shop.usps.com. Postage, labels and customs forms can be printed online any time using Click-N-Ship.

The Postal Service continues to show support to those serving in the armed forces by offering free Military Care Kits, designed specifically for military families sending packages overseas. The mailing kits can be ordered by phone by calling 1-800-610-8734 and asking for the Care Kit. Each kit includes two “America Supports You” large Priority Mail Flat-Rate boxes, four medium-sized Priority Mail Flat-Rate boxes, six Priority Mail labels, one roll of Priority Mail tape and six customs forms with envelopes.

For online ordering of the Large Priority Mail APO/FPO Flat Rate boxes featuring the “America Supports You” logo and APO/FPO addressing block, Click here. More information about mailing letters and packages to military destinations is available online at Supporting Our Troops.

“Mailing holiday gifts to service members early will help insure that a piece of home arrives in plenty of time to make the celebration complete," said Pranab Shah, vice president and managing director, Global Business.

To ensure delivery of holiday cards and packages by Dec. 25 to military APO/FPO addresses overseas, the Postal Service recommends that mail for service members be entered no later than the mailing dates listed below. Mail addressed to military post offices overseas is subject to certain conditions or restrictions regarding content, preparation and handling. APO/FPO addresses generally require customs forms. To see an online table of updated APO and FPO addresses and mailing restrictions by individual APO/FPO ZIP Codes, Click here, select “Pull-Out Information” and click on “Overseas Military/Diplomatic Mail.”

MILITARY MAILING DEADLINES

Military Mail Addressed To	Express Mail® Military Service (EMMS)1/	First-Class Mail® Letters and Cards	Priority Mail®	Parcel Airlift Mail (PAL) 2/	Space Available Mail (SAM)3/	Parcel Post®
APO/FPO AE ZIPs 090-092	Dec-18	Dec-11	Dec-11	Dec-4	Nov-28	Nov-13
APO/FPO AE ZIP 093	N/A	Dec-4	Dec-4	Dec-1	Nov-21	Nov-13
APO/FPO AE ZIPs 094-098	Dec-18	Dec-11	Dec-11	Dec-4	Nov-28	Nov-13
APO/FPO AA ZIP 340	Dec-18	Dec-11	Dec-11	Dec-4	Nov-28	Nov-13
APO/FPO AP ZIPs 962-966	Dec-18	Dec-11	Dec-11	Dec-4	Nov-28	Nov-13

Fall Council of Aministrators Mtg.

Posted at 11:24 AM on Tuesday, October 6, 2009 by District 2

.The Fall CofA was held on October 1st, 2nd, and 3rd of October in Raleigh, NC. There were many meetings and classes of instruction held that benefited all posts and districts. At the Joint Meeting on the 3rd, the 2009 Poppy King and Queen were crowned, National representatives for both the VFW and the Ladies Auxiliary spoke before the session and All American awards were presented to Districts and Posts who had won the honor. Pictures thanks to Dept. blogmaster Dick Easingwood.

Your Dept. Officers hard at work.

Past National Commander in Chief Jack Carney shares a few words

Dist. 2 Cmdr. George Schryer and Post 7032 Commander Roger Plant listen in on the Long Range Planning Committee mermbers as they discuss their priorities.

Mount Olive Post 9959 Cmdr.Richard Hansen and Greenville Post 7032 Cmdr. Roger Plant attended the Community Service and Hospital Reporting Briefing. Not seen in the picture but also attending were Dist 2 Cmdr. George Schryer and Dist 2 Qm/Adj. Rose Chailland.

Another outstanding job done by our Dept. Color Guard.

Our new Buddy Poppy Queen displayed great poise and maturity while Margaret Wade chairperson and Lynn  Jones, Dept Aux. Pres. look on.

Our Buddy Poppy King gave a great speech.

Constitution Day Celebration

Posted at 09:57 AM on Friday, September 25, 2009 by District 2

 

September 19, 2009
The Beaufort County Committee for Constitutional Studies and Post 6088 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars sponsored a celebration of the signing of the U. S. Constitution Saturday at Veteran's Park in Washington. A crowd of nearly two hundred people was in attendance. Kay Currie served as Mistress of Ceremonies. Boy Scout Troop #21 of the First Christian Church served as color guard. Pam Carson rendered an inspiring rendition of the National Anthem and what most in attendance found to be an awe inspiring benedictory as, in the shadows of memorials to our veterans who served and some of whom gave their all in defense of the Constitution, she sang Holy Ground. You can hear a snippet of that and other songs at www.pamcarson.com . Check it out. You'll be glad you did. This local lady, who is a school teacher in Bath, has a remarkable voice and a spirit that radiates in her music.

Reverend Clara Albritton, pastor of Your day Deliverance Church of God, invoked God's blessings followed by Mike Isbell, a member of the Beaufort County Board of Education, leading the Pledge of Allegiance. Gorge Schryer, District Commander of the VFW, shared the mission statement of his group. This was followed by the Brotherhood of Harmony singing North Carolina is My Home and God Bless America.

Nana's Family & Friends: Zaria Cobb, Jordan Dixon, Leland Gates, Hannah Groves and Emily Morris, a group of young patriots sang This Land is Your Land.

Jackie Van Essendelft shared with the group an interesting review of the Founding Fathers who were instrumental in drafting the Constitution. Her thesis was that ours is a nation built on a Christian heritage by God Fearing men , giving numerous examples to support this understanding, contrary to what many seem to be trying to deny these days. You can read, and learn a great deal, from her presentation by clicking here.

Ms. Essendelft was followed by Jeff Lewis, National Director of the FIRE coalition reminding the group in closing that the heritage our Founding Fathers left us must still be supported and defended today and that doing so compels all of us who love freedom and liberty to work to defend our Constitution. He suggested that the Constitution and Bill of Rights are analogous to an "Employee's Manuel" where elected officials are the employees and We The People are the employers.

Boy Scout Troop 21 Posting the Colors

Dist 2 Commander George Schryer reads Article 1 of the VFW Constitution to let the crowd know what the Veterans of Foreign Wars is all about.

Great attendance for our 5th annual celebration.

A great mix of ages and occupations

Local government required we redesign our signs.

Giving thanks for all we have.Can't wait for those hot dogs.

Over 140 hot dogs were given out topped with ketsup, mustard, onions and Velma Hickmans fantastic chilli.

Dist. Cmdr. George Schryer, Post 6088 Sr. Vice Cmdr. Jr. Amici and Doug Tilton from VFW Post 7032 help to satisfy the cravings.

And they keep on coming.

Pictues and description of event compliments of Beaufort County Observer.com

Flag Retirement Ceremony

Posted at 09:00 AM on Thursday, September 24, 2009 by District 2

Post 7032, Greenville NC held a Flag Retirement Ceremony on Sat. Sept. 12 at the post home. Attendees participated in the retirement ceremony by placing stars, in honor of each state in the Union, and pieces of the stripes in the memorial flames. Dist. 2 Commander George Schryer assisted in the ceremony by reading the dates that each state was admitted to the Union while a star representing that state was placed on the fire. He also explained the entire process and invited all to participate.

Post member Doug Tilton carefully places stips of a worn out Old Glory in the memorial fire as Post Commander Roger Plant waits in line.

Post Cmdr. Roger Plant places his portion in the flames while Post Qm Scott Smith awaits his turn.

 

Post 7032 Recruiting Day

Posted at 12:58 PM on Monday, August 31, 2009 by District 2

Saturday Aug. 29th Post 7032 held its recruiting drive at the Winterville Watermelon Festival. The day was hot but lots of people were out and about. Many stopped by the VFW display to discuss eligibility requirements, programs, and some just to chat. Both the Ladies Aux and the Comrades found fertile ground and agreed it was well worth the effort and the heat. The post members were joined by Dept. Jr. Vice Cmdr. Jason Schoolcraft and Dist. 2 Cmdr. George Schryer.

Post 7032 Cmdr. Roger Plant and Dept. Jr. Vice Cmdr. Jason Schoolcraft with Isabelle Plant and Post 7032 Adj. and Dist. 2  Qm/Adj. Rose Chailland in the background.

Checking eligibility and "getting out there"

She's in the Aux now its time for him. An active duty man, home on two weeks leave, is next to sign up.

 

Dist. 2 Officer's Training Session

Posted at 12:36 PM on Monday, August 31, 2009 by District 2

Dist. 2 held its annual Officers Training Session on 16 Aug at Post 7032 in Greenville. Special guest was Dist. 10 Commander Buzz Griegs who is also the Dept. Laision for National Guard recruiting. There were 20 comrades and ladies present with lots of great interaction.

Post 7032 Cmdr. Roger Plant, Dist. 2 Aux Pres. Jeanne Gilbert, Dist. 10 Cmdr. Buzz Griegs, and Dist. 2 Cmdr. George Schryer

September-October Checkpoint

Posted at 08:58 AM on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 by District 2

District 2 Summer Meeting

Posted at 08:00 AM on Thursday, August 6, 2009 by District 2

District 2 held their summer meeting on Aug. 2, 2009 in Goldsboro NC. This was a historic meeting for District 2 as Goldsboro VFW Post 2615 has not hosted a district meeting since 1999 when hurricane Floyd destroyed their post. Since then they have struggled with several problems, one of which was a location in which to hold their meetings. Thanks to the generosity of the local American Legion Post Goldsboro Post 2615 now has a home. Post Commander Bill Graham, his comrades and Ladies Aux. welcomed the district members and served an excellent meal of BBQ, Chicken, ColeSlaw and Potato Salad.

Dist. Commander Schryer and Dist President Gilbert welcomed all and introduced Dept. Representatives Bruce Edwards, Dept QM/Adj. and Dept President Lynn Jones. Both Dept. representatives spoke on the renewed efforts to help increase recruiting efforts by joining forces and having each post host at least one recruiting effort at a local community event.

Dept. QM/Adj. Bruce Edwards and Dist. 2 Cmdr. George Schryer share a funny moment.  

Dept. Aux Pres. Lynn Jones addresses the joint meeting

Dist. 2 Ladies Aux Pres. Jeanne Gilbert address' the Joint Session

Kinston Post 2771 Cmdr. Eric Cantu poses a question to Dept. QM/Adj. Bruce Edwards.

VFW: New GI Bill Will Change Lives

Posted at 10:32 AM on Wednesday, August 5, 2009 by District 2

WASHINGTON, August 4, 2009 - The national commander of the 2.1 million-member Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. and its Auxiliaries called this week's implementation of the new Post-9/11 GI Bill a significant milestone for military servicemembers, their families and the entire country.

"The original World War II GI Bill opened higher education to the masses and produced U.S. presidents, scientists, scholars, and captains of industry who were directly responsible for America's tremendous era of growth and prosperity in the second half of the 20th century," said Glen M. Gardner Jr., a Vietnam veteran from Round Rock, Texas.

"The new 21st century GI Bill will provide today's warrior with that same access to a first class education, and it's all due to the leadership and determination of Sen. Jim Webb (D-Va.)," he said.

"The VFW is proud to have been an early supporter of his landmark legislation through the advocacy work of our Washington Office on Capitol Hill and the grassroots efforts of our members in every congressional district. Education changes lives, which in turn strengthens families and our communities and nation. We are proud to have helped this bill become reality."

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